Yamaneika Saunders, a dynamic and captivating comedian, has been dazzling audiences across the United States for over a decade with her unique blend of high-energy improvisational observations and stories. Born and raised in Maryland, she has successfully navigated both the New York and Los Angeles comedy scenes, bringing a bold and refreshing perspective to the stage.
In 2015, Yamaneika co-starred in Oxygen's docu-series "Funny Girls," which followed the daily lives of six female comedians. Prior to that, she was a series regular on Comedy Central's animated online series "In Security." Her impressive television credits also include guest starring roles on shows such as "The Jim Gaffigan Show," "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore," "Comedy Knockout," and "Friends of the People," as well as voiceover work on "Inside Amy Schumer."
As a former panelist on "The Meredith Vieira Show," Yamaneika's stand-up comedy has been featured on "NBC's Last Comic Standing" and "AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live." She recently competed on Season 2 of Jeff Ross's "Roast Battle" on Comedy Central. Additionally, her one-hour special on Comedy Central was released in 2017.
When she's not making people laugh on stage or screen, Yamaneika can be heard on her weekly podcast, "Rantin' and Ravin'."
